In this lesson, "Fire Line a Tribute to the Firefighters", Ginger shows you how to capture the intense heat in this painting showing the brave men and women that are on the frontlines trying to save our part of the world.
In this 4-Cookie lesson, you will learn how to paint the glow of the blaze and create a powerful painting filled with emotions in this fireline painting.
The "Fire Line" is painted on a 10"x20" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.
See "Supplies Needed" below.
This is a "4-Cookie" lesson.
Brushes used for Fire Line
Supplies Needed:
- Titanium White
- Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
- Dioxazine Purple
- Napthol Red Light
- Napthol Crimson
- Cadmium Red Medium
- Quinacridone Magenta
- Cadmium Yellow Light or Lemon Yellow
- Glazing Medium
Palette knife for mixing paint
#9 Filbert Brush
#8 Filbert Brush - Art Sherpa Cats Tongue
#10 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
1/2" Angle Brush
5/8" Angle Brush
#4 Script Brush
Blow Dyer
Fine Mist Bottle
10" x 20" Canvas
Chaulk
Saral Transfer Paper
Ballpoint Pen
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I can’t wait to paint it. I joined your VLL just for this piece. I am enjoying watching your entire process. Watching first.
LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING THIS, MY STEP SON IS A FIREMAN AND I WANT TO DO THIS FOR HIM AS A THANK YOU FOR HIS SERVICE.
I cannot wait to try painting this powerful scene! Thanks Ginger for such detailed instruction to show how important glazing and layering add the drama of such an event. Jon’s expertise with camera angles and closeups are very much appreciated!
I think this is so amazing. It’s got the real feel of a strong fire and you can almost hear the fire crackling.
If I printed out an A4 would the fireman be the right size to trace in?
You did well because you seemed very tired. Thank you both.
Love Jacqui
I was a dispatcher for the fire department for 28 years, married to a firefighter, and have many firefighter friends who would LOVE this painting. Challenge accepted!
This painting really conveys a lot. I was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years. Two In. Two Out. We all go home. A motto that’s always strived for but not always the way. Thank you so much for this beautiful piece.